Apache Sling API CVE-2016-5394 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

BID:99870

Info

Apache Sling API CVE-2016-5394 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 99870
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2016-5394
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 19 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 19 2017 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Apache Sling API 1.0.8
Not Vulnerable: Apache Sling API 1.0.12

Discussion

Apache Sling API CVE-2016-5394 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Apache Sling API is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Apache Sling API 1.0.8 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apache Sling API CVE-2016-5394 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into visiting a specially crafted URL.

Solution / Fix

Apache Sling API CVE-2016-5394 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Apache Sling API CVE-2016-5394 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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